Description
This creamy cheese dip combines smooth ricotta with spicy honey. You serve it as a quick appetizer with bread or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Place the ricotta cheese in a bowl.
- Whisk the cheese until it becomes smooth.
- Combine honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over low heat for two minutes.
- Spread the ricotta onto a serving plate.
- Drizzle the warm honey and olive oil over the cheese.
- Top with lemon zest, salt, and fresh thyme.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for a creamy texture.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices or pita chips.
- Store any leftovers in a container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
Keywords: ricotta dip, hot honey, appetizer, easy snack